Community Notes from Marquand and Nearby Areas
East St Louis visitors and local engagements appear in a collage of town life. Names include Morris Wilkerson Venable Whitener and Younts visiting relatives, business trips by Vera Venable and Cleve Davie, and social calls at local residences. References to hotel sales and local mills hint at small-town commerce amid recurring mentions of churches and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Wilkerson
East St. Louis
Gee, Venable
Spang Valley
Monday River
Rube Tompson
Frank Yount
Bollinger County
A. M
S. G. Yount
Mira
Vera Venable
Cornwall
Jackson Gamer
Rev Talley
Fredeacktown
Krave Hotel
Jim Whitener
Will Vengble
Virginian Whitener
Charlie Merache
Sikeston
Linnie
Timmy Jones
Kinsler
Whitener
Hull
St. Louis
Cleve Davie
Tessville
Fess
Rose Comb Red Eggs for Hatching in Leopold Missouri
For sale 15 setting Rose Comb Red eggs. Price one dollar. Sellers: John Steinnerd Leopold MO Martin Tenholder Leopold MO B L Hotze Leopold MO M G Hinkebein Laflin MO. If you know any news call 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steinnerd
Leopold
Martin Tenholder
B. L. Hotze
M. G. Hinkebein
Laflin
New Use for Pigeons in Fire Line Communication
A 19th century style report details Carrier Pigeons as rapid links between rangers on fire lines and headquarters. After tests by Jack Tiree, a pigeon reportedly delivered messages swiftly, with wind and weather affecting performance. The study notes a second bird’s behavior and hints at broader adoption across districts if proven reliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meare
Ranger
Meadquarters
Ueied Mates Department of Agriculture
Idaho
Department of Agriculture
Jack Tiree
Greg Ey
Ibs Ovis
Neulgtturters
Thor
Carrie
Otiler Gupta
Petewsesl
Unknown Poilus in Paris Prime Des Dix Fleuve
Fragmentary report notes many unknown Poilus living in Paris amid war pensions. Thousands are collected by officials, but none of their relatives can be found, as pension arrangements and retirements face scrutiny and mystery surrounding identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensiona
Theater Provides Smoking Room in New York Chester
A local theater announces a smoking room for patrons, highlighting a policy of exclusive use for women. The article notes the formation of a group to support tobacco use, with plans to offer discounted cigarettes to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chester
American foxes raised in Germany amid fur boom
A jumble of OCR text notes that American silver foxes and skunks will be cultivated in Germany under a German troupe and a Munich university professor. It mentions rising fur prices and a silver fox costing around 100000 marks, reflecting a historic fur market context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Munich University
Tent City Looms Over City After Fire Crisis
Authorities report hundreds displaced as one shelter remains and a nearby town grapples with food and water shortages. Troops were deployed to aid logistics while locals set up tents and makeshift dwellings along main roads. Evacuees cite hunger, cold, and uncertainty about return timelines as rescue efforts continue.
Love Mellows Prize Fighter From Arizona Seeks Harvard Degree
The saga follows forty one year old “Kid” Wedge and the love story with a Harvard aim after a boxing career. He left Lummer Camps for pugilism then pursued education at Marsant University and later the University of Nebraska and Arc. The tale chronicles battles, studies, and a romance with a graduate who hails from Nettexta, tracing his path through multiple campuses toward a degree pursuit and renewed life after years in the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Ecole
War Prisoners Sent Home From European Armistice
Wartime prisoners were repatriated under a 1919 agreement between the League of Nations and allied powers. The returnees include U.S. and British servicemen who endured harsh detention, with release pending further refugee and logistical steps. The commission expects the process to continue through March, outlining relief and repatriation duties.
Land for Sale Trustees Sale Misattributed Ownership
The notice states land advertised for sale in the Trustee's Sale of W. J Woolridge and wife does not belong to them but to Andy Cook. Papers were transferred to him yet remain in TM J. Woolrider's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J Woolridge
Andy Cook
J. Woolrider
Wanted: stenography learners at Wales Manshipe Howe Hig demand
Advertisement fragment offers free employment service and literature on stenography at a university extension in Champaign. Mentions Marble Hill events and a Saturday Evening Post, a Marble Hall reference, a gaslight plant for sale from the Mbh Church South, with vague names and contact hints among lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe Hig
Federal Extension — University
Champaign
Lineis
M Bh Church
Marble Hall
Leute Mager
Martie Hill
Fragmented OCR summary hints at agricultural reform era
The fragmented text references farmers, good earth, and a period of reform in January. It mentions cattle, seeds, harvests, and land use in a rural setting with references to slavelike labor and economic changes shaping a valley community.
Blindness Decline Noted in United States Health Report
A readable historical clipping notes a decrease in blindness across the United States from early estimates to later figures. The article emphasizes public health progress, treatment availability, and preventive measures improving vision and reducing blindness rates nationwide.
Blue Eye Color Linked to Bone Fragility Revealed
Researchers Dr Olaf Plerwad and Dr Boleer Wow claim blue eye color corresponds to weaker bones and higher fracture risk based on their investigations. The study suggests eye color as a marker for bone density differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Plerwad
Boleer
British Empire Radio Expansion Proposal
A late manuscript discusses expanding imperial radio service across Kingsend in Australia, South Africa, India, Egypt, Singapore, Hong Kong and more. Estimated total station value nears £100,000 with Region 1 Egypt Singapore Hong Kong contributing about £85,000. Proposes two frequencies per transmission and central receiving hubs for each channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawion
Kingsend
Calia
Australia
South Africa
Inia
Kgypt
Bam Africa
Singapore
Mongkong
Egypt
Hongkong
Long Ride on Wheels Across the United States
A traveler from Sunbury named Willem fore opel sixteen undertakes a long bicycle journey from Florida toward California. He completed a Florida leg without incident and planned a second leg, intending to ride the bicycle the entire distance. Parents were informed upon his safe arrival and he has found work at garages along the route. The journey showcases mechanical skill and determination as he aims to continue riding coast to coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sankey
Florida
Willem Fore
Sunbury
Mechanica Genius
Gafages
California
Dalton Family Farm Shows Hunting and Fishing Prohibited
Fragmentary notice lists John H. Dalton and others with restrictions on hunting and fishing at a farm. Includes names Dalton Yount Statler Rahnerd Rotlineee and others, indicating a private enforcement of access. Details are unreadable in parts but imply prohibition of hunting and fishing activities on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werpen
John H. Dalton
LF Dalton
A Dalton
G F Yount
OF. Matler
J W Statler
A. J. Statler
Ho J. Rahnerd
F. Rotlineee
Notice Restricts Hunting and Fishing on the Farm
A local notice prohibits hunting, fishing, and tree passage on the Elfrink farm. Named individuals include Hen Elfrink, Henry Tenholder, John Hinkebein, John Steinnerd, G J Elfrink, J G Ven deven HL Steinnerd, and J Nen ninger Gee J Hinkebein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen Elfrink
F I. Faker
Henry Tenholder
John Hinkebein
John Steinnerd
G J. Elfrink
J. G. Vendeven
HL. Steinnerd
J. Nenninger
Gee J. Hinkebein
Henry Soraing
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Marquand
Frederick
Nile
Martin
Mirrhel
Jack White
Islenal Ulerce
Haxel Cotline
Fearn
Hernan
Paulice Myers
Retegel
Plenend
Paiame Art CO
Hastings
Ade
W. A. Reynolds
Marble Hill
Whitewater
Zalon
FCGS
He & SS
Poilus
Mexia
Texas
Boom IS Responsible
Huedrede
Messin
Hienfelt
Tia
al Omnia
Epee Jilerk
Ieee
Tandewsie
Gar
Inchorte
Wwe
Perm
Prac
Gael Wise
Love Mellows Prize
Kid
Wedge
Harvard
Lummer Camps
Pugiliet
Nettexta Eoliver
Wevice
University of Nebrushes
Aros
Ariel Reeded
Cambridge
C. A Bander
Luther 2d Grimley
Onenier R. Miller
C. A. Sander
Robert Dram, &J
L. J. Grimeley
William BD. Alleg
Mason Fo Kinder
B. H. Bellinger
Chas. King
C.L., Bellinger
VW. RK
James
Bellinger
Bank of Zalma Zalma
Missouri
We. Green
Chas King
D. F. Myers
Walter Cray Pride
Burglar Insurance
National Safe & Lock Company
Sargent & Greenies
Geneve
Comernia Jan
Netiane
Mare 14
Teldy Gromeley
Erent
Country Caentleman
Ladies’ Hemme Journal
Fredericktoun Martie
Matensi
J A Taylor
W. L. Lutes
FLO
U. S
Washington
United States
British Empire Radio
Wireless Commission
China
Fred Ashby
McKinney
Thedford’s
Bea
Seath
Frank Henman
George W
Seth Everett Smith
Z A. O'Kelny
M 1. Denne
Tony J. Senith
HO Wilkinson
K. Wanellee
Wisee
John Fela
A. Sander
Marthe Hill Missoye
R . VanAmburg
Deertinten
Methands Luteas
WM Lages
Lutesville, Mo
W K. Chandler
Hilt
Trowel Lodge
F&a
Marble Hill I
FH. Eifrank
W. ML KR
A. DeWitt
Bollinger County Abstract and Real Estate Company (Incorporated
Wator
Lotesville Marble Works
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